Disability and Lyme Disease Claims

 

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What is Lyme Disease & How is it Diagnosed?

 

Lyme disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted by the deer tick. Tick bites can cause red bumps on the skin, similar to mosquito bites, which usually disappears after a few days, however, some tick bites leave little to no marking. Early localized lyme disease symptoms, within a few days to a few weeks after the tick bite, can include fever, body aches, chills, neck stiffness, headache, and swollen lymph nodes, mimicking flu-like symptoms. These symptoms can worsen during the early disseminated lyme disease phase, as the bacteria spreads via the bloodstream.
Diagnosis is based on clinical history and physical findings, supported when appropriate by two-tier serological blood testing, since antibody levels may be negative in the first few weeks of illness.
A lyme disease infection is systemic, meaning it can cause a wide variety of medical problems. Lyme disease symptoms include:
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Eye inflammation

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Irregular heartbeat

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Joint pain and swelling, particularly in the knees

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Neurological problems such as meningitis, Bell’s palsy, weakness or numbness in the limbs, and impaired muscle movement
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Severe fatigue

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Widespread rash

Get Help With Your Lyme Disease Disability Claim

You have a legitimate claim for disability insurance benefits when symptoms interfere with the ability to do your job. An official diagnosis is not required to appeal a denial from an insurance company. Your role is to report all symptoms of lyme disease to your doctor and follow appropriate treatment as prescribed. Maintaining notes and appointment dates so medical evidence shows how physical symptoms limit daily function is important. Some claims develop over a few weeks as records accumulate. 

Ottawa Disability Lawyers works to protect your long-term disability benefits and to guide next steps. People who have suspected Lyme disease or have received Lyme disease diagnosis experience symptoms that may impair their day-to-day activities.

Support for Claiming LTD Benefits for Lyme Disease

The diagnosis of Lyme disease is not easy. Without proper diagnosis, the insurer may question your claim for lyme disease disability benefits. Bites from an infected tick can lead to an inflammatory infection that resembles other conditions. When testing drives the decision, our team helps assemble objective medical evidence and reports aligned with the national case definition. A screening test alone may be insufficient for complex presentations. 

At Ottawa Disability Lawyers, we guide clients through the appeal process after termination or denial of LTD benefits for chronic lyme disease.

Contact Ottawa Disability Lawyers today

If your long-term disability claim was denied or terminated, seeking legal advice from an experienced disability lawyer can steady the path forward. Schedule your free consultation by using the link to the form below or calling 6134545792.
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